Cucumber Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. cucumbers
5 c. sugar
1/3 c. coarse medium salt
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
6 medium onions
3 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric

Preparation

Do not pare cucumbers; slice thin and add onions.
Add salt. Cover with cracked ice and mix thoroughly.
Let stand 2 hours. Drain well.
Combine remaining ingredients.
Pour over cucumber mixture; heat just to a boil.
Seal in hot, sterilized jars.